It’s Monday morning, and there’s a lot of energy in the room. Artists-in-Schools artist Mike Wiley is about to perform his play Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart for the second time in a day, but more importantly, this is the first assembly for North Chatham Elementary in two years. The kids are excited, the teachers… Read More →
Truck and Trailer Roving Performances Bring the Arts Home – Literally
Imagine a brisk November day in Siler City. The folks in the Love’s Creek community are getting home from work, unloading groceries from the car, starting dinner. Kids are playing in yards, riding bikes, shooting hoops, when suddenly the sounds of an ordinary Tuesday afternoon are interrupted by a new sound . . . a… Read More →
JS Waters and Woods Charter Students Embrace Their Poetic Sides with Phillip Shabazz
The ongoing pandemic has impacted everyone, but maybe kids most of all–so many months of not being in school, not interacting with friends in person, and just not being able to engage in the world as kids, in general. Now they’re back in classrooms, and the 2021-22 school year is bringing us all hope. Here… Read More →
Chatham Experience 2021
Chatham Experience 2021 was one of those “somedays” we were dreaming of this time last year–and it was glorious, friends. In 2020, when the pandemic hit, life as we know it changed for everyone–including artists. Galleries closed. Music venues canceled all performances. Artists were left to figure out where and how they were going… Read More →
Chatham Experience 2021 Schedule
Chatham Experience, featuring JumpstART Artists Sponsored by MOSAIC and Chatham Park Sunday, November 7 Noon-4 p.m. Downtown Pittsboro Performance Schedule (at The Welcome Center downtown) 12 p.m.: Chatham Rabbits (music) 12:45 p.m.: Dolly Sickles (literature) 1:15 p.m.: Breadfoot (music) 2 p.m.: Edith McCaskill (music) 2:45 p.m.: Brenda Linton (literature) 3:15 p.m.: Grand Shores (music) Visual… Read More →
Calling all Artists! Apply Now for the Artist Support Grant
Artists – listen up. This is for you! We have an exciting grant opportunity you won’t want to miss. Like last year, we are partnering with the fine folks at the NC Arts Council, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, and other local arts councils to bring the Artist Support Grant to Chatham County… Read More →
Oh, What a Year! Virtual Artists-OUTSIDE-Schools Residencies Reach Nearly 2,000 Kids!
When the pandemic swept through the world in 2020, it hit us like a ton of bricks. Halfway through an amazing line-up of teaching artists for our Artists-in-Schools Initiative, we did not want to halt the program. We were determined to continue reaching students with a creative outlet that has been proven to provide unique… Read More →
A Tribute to Tommy Edwards
When we received the news about Tommy Edwards’ passing, our hearts were full and sore. Like so many of you, we were enamored of Tommy’s kindness, charm, musical talent, and generosity. Tommy was the President of Chatham Arts Council some years back, and he never stopped being an integral part of the Chatham Arts Council… Read More →
ClydeFEST in the Wild 2021: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way!
With COVID still a concern, we were not sure how we could possibly bring the glittery, messy fun that is ClydeFEST to this community. But the solace and hope that comes with kids making art outside together felt more important than ever, and a whole lot of generous people came together to make it happen!… Read More →
Go See This: NC Arts Incubator fundraiser featuring violinist Jennifer Curtis
As new members of our Chatham County community, Chatham Park is powering our Go See This series this year because art is an integral part of Chatham County’s identity. They join us in inviting you to Go See This . . . After months of cancellations and changed plans, the NC Arts Incubator (NCAI) in Siler… Read More →
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